Fish & Chips Boat Cruise in York: 45-60 minute river sail

Enjoy Mr Chippy’s freshest Fish & Chips while drifting through York’s riverside calm.

A 45-60 minute river cruise departing from York city centre where you receive freshly prepared Fish & Chips from Mr Chippy and watch the Minster city and surrounding countryside pass by from the water. The meal arrives wrapped and ready to eat onboard, paired with an onboard bar, background music, and live captain's commentary on the route. Toilet facilities are available throughout the cruise.

The experience

The boat leaves from York city centre and carries you along the River Ouse for roughly an hour, moving through the scenic landscapes that define the area. Your Fish & Chips (award-winning Yorkshire fish and chips) arrives freshly wrapped, served with your choice of ketchup or tartare sauce. The timing is built around eating: the food comes out as the boat is underway, so you're tasting it while the riverbanks and countryside unfold around you. An onboard bar lets you add a drink if you want one, and background music plays throughout.

A live captain provides commentary on what you're passing (the riverside, the Minster, the character of each stretch), so you're not just watching the scenery but learning what you're seeing. The cruise suits anyone who can manage a boat's movement and wants to combine a meal with a gentle float through the city's water routes. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• Freshly prepared Fish & Chips with ketchup or tartare sauce sachet.
• onboard bar access.
• background music.
• live captain's commentary.
• toilet facilities onboard.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 13:30 and 18:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 60

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by City Cruises York

Is this one for you?Book this cruise if you want to eat a proper meal while moving through York's waterways rather than sitting at a table: the boat's motion and the passing scenery are part of the experience, not a backdrop to it.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the Fish & Chips boat cruise in York?

The cruise runs 45 to 60 minutes from departure at York city centre, with your meal served onboard during the journey.

What exactly do I get to eat on this cruise?

Award-winning Yorkshire Fish & Chips freshly wrapped and served by Mr Chippy, with sachets of ketchup or tartare sauce included. Drinks from the onboard bar are available separately.

Where does the boat depart from?

The boat leaves from York city centre, so you don't need transport to reach the starting point if you're already in the city.

Is there a guide or commentary during the cruise?

A live captain provides commentary throughout the journey, explaining the riverside, landmarks and the countryside you pass along the River Ouse.